When I first started considering Plexus, I mentioned to my sponsor that I had tried MANY diets over the years, and ALWAYS struggled to lose weight. What worked for most, just didn't work for me. She suggested I take a spit test to test for Candida. A spit-what? Yes... that's correct, a spit test. In a nutshell, all I had to do was spit into a glass of water and watch my spit.
If it turned into a jellyfish looking creature, fell apart into a cloud of fuzziness, or just SANK to the bottom... I had candida. So I did my spit test, and with as fast as that sucker looked like a jellyfish, I knew I was infested.
Okay, so I've got an issue with Candida... but wait! What is Candida??
Candida (technically called Candida albicans) is a microorganism in the category of yeast, fungi, and mold. It is normal for it to live in small amounts in the digestive system and on other body surfaces. However, under certain circumstances it will invade into deeper tissues and organs where it doesn’t belong, such as the liver and kidneys, and become very abundant. Once it gets that far, it entrenches itself as fungi do (think of how hard it can be to get rid of athlete’s foot or a fungal toenail). The yeast produces certain chemicals and affects cell functions in ways that create many symptoms, some of which can become serious.
The term “Candida” refers to the general overgrowth of various fungi and yeasts in the body, which flourish under certain circumstances to the point of causing illness. Candida has become a very common and often serious disease in our modern world, due both to modern practices that suppress these immune functions and to a fermenting diet.
What Causes Candida?
The causes of candida are not the same for each person. Some people have candida due to a combination of causes. Here are some causes of Candida:
· Antibiotics
· Birth Control Pills or Device
· Excessive Stress and Elevated Cortisol (a hormone released by stress)
· Tap Water Consumption
· Parasites and Intestinal Worms
· Constipation
· Drugs and Alcohol
· Hypothyroid (low thyroid levels)
· Immune Deficiency (weakened immune system)
· Hormonal Imbalance
· Excessive Bowel Cleansing
· Diabetes
· Toxic Metal
· Antacids
· Swimming in chlorinated water
· Alcoholism in Either Parent
· Consistent Exposure to Mold
· Use of Corticosteroids
· Exposure to Pesticides
The first thing I thought to myself was, "How long have I had this?" and "Why have I never heard of this before?" Then I thought, "What has this been doing to my body all this time?"
What are the Symptoms of Candida?
A person with Candida overgrowth may have only 2-3 of these symptoms, or may identify with many.
Mental/Emotional/Nervous System:
· Headaches and migraine headaches
· Depression
· Sleep Problems — difficulty falling asleep, or waking up in the middle of the night with a mind that won’t calm down
· Irritability and confusion
· Poor memory
· Anxiety attacks, panic attacks
· Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
· Heart beating too fast or irregularly
· Sexual problems
· Attention deficit, hyperactivity (ADD/ADHD)
· Dizziness
· Numbness
· Feeling of floating or not quite being in your body
· Indecisiveness, difficulty organizing and cleaning messy areas
Digestive System:
· Cravings for sugar, chocolate, milk, cheese, vinegar, pickles, alcohol, bread, nuts or fruit
· “Metabolic syndrome” which includes the following: large abdomen, adult-onset diabetes, high cholesterol or triglycerides, high blood pressure
· Truncal obesity — excess weight centered around the abdomen
· Acid reflux/GERD (heartburn)
· Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
· Bloating, flatulence, or abdominal pain
· Rectal itching
· Constipation and/or diarrhea; IBS
· Excessively thin or anorexic/bulimic
Skin, Eyes, Hair:
· Skin and nail fungal infections (current or past), including: athlete's foot, vaginal yeast infections, fungal toenails, ringworm, jock itch, tinea versicolor, or itchy eyelids
· Skin problems like eczema, rashes, psoriasis, dandruff
· Prematurely graying hair
· Pupils always dilated
· Unusually green eyes, or eye color has turned greenish
· Acne
Immune Disorders:
· Asthma and allergies
· Recurring infections — colds, ears, bladder, sinus
· Autoimmune disease (lupus, hypothyroidism, arthritis, others)
· Penicillin allergy
· Sensitivities to noise/sound, foods, odors, chemicals
Whole Body:
· Fatigue
· Muscle or joint pain, fibromyalgia
· Cold feet, cold hands, sometimes cold nose
· Sweating, especially at night
· Uncomfortable at any temperature
Women’s Health Issues:
· Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
· Endometriosis (chronic pelvic pain)
· Infertility (female), some miscarriages, toxemia of pregnancy (preeclampsia)
· Recurrent yeast infections
Symptoms Seen in Children Up To 8 Years Old:
· Early allergy to foods like milk
· Infections as a baby
· Child had or has frequent ear infections, tonsillitis, strep throat or bladder infections, especially if these infections were treated with antibiotics
· Cravings for milk, cheese, yogurt, macaroni and cheese, or peanut butter
· Asthma
· “Drama king” or “drama queen” — complains quite vocally and often
· Poor sleep patterns — difficulty going to sleep, sleeps too lightly or has frequent nightmares, and wakes up too early (or sometimes too late)
· Too thin or overweight
· Attention deficit with or without hyperactivity (ADD/ADHD)
· Aggressive, poor social interactions, can’t stop moving, frequent fights or arguments, frequent crying
· Autism
· Pale complexion, dark circles under the eyes
Well, okay then! I had it, and the spit test confirmed it. Now what in
the world was I going to do to get rid of it?
This right here has been my saving grace. I had always heard of probiotics but I had never taken them. Well after taking this, and seeing the amazing benefits from taking it, I will forever be taking this product.
ProBio5 has five extra strength probiotics, added enzymes, intestinal flora, and Grape Seed extract — all in one effective delivery system — that supports the breaking down of hostile organisms that negatively impact your health!
ProBio5 may provide the following benefits:
·Yeast organism (Candida) and fungal cleanse
·Proper probiotic balance in the intestinal tract
·Proper intestinal balance which increases nutrient absorption
·Relief from typical Candida symptoms
Here's a great video that explains this all so well.
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